Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Arbroath travel guide

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With a population of 22,291, Arbroath is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Arbroath

Arbroath in November
Estimated hotel price
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arbroath in November
Estimated hotel price
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arbroath in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 84 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Arbroath, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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How to Get to Arbroath

Plane

Although Arbroath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 75 km from Arbroath. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Arbroath to Darlington takes 3h 12m and costs around €67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €98 for a 5h 48m trip. The train station in Arbroath is called Arbroath, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Arbroath is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Arbroath. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arbroath using FlixBus or Megabus. From Middlesbrough, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 716 km and will cost you around €15. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €78 for a journey of 797 km.

Plane

Although Arbroath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 75 km from Arbroath. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Arbroath, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Arbroath to Darlington takes 3h 12m and costs around €67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €98 for a 5h 48m trip. The train station in Arbroath is called Arbroath, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Arbroath is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Arbroath. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arbroath using FlixBus or Megabus. From Middlesbrough, the bus ride to Arbroath takes 716 km and will cost you around €15. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €78 for a journey of 797 km.

Airports near Arbroath

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Arbroath

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,080 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,506 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,594 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arbroath

Hiring a car in Arbroath

Expect to pay €1.54 per litre in Arbroath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.42 and €24.56. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Arbroath, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.54 per litre in Arbroath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.42 and €24.56. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Arbroath, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.